Car Break-ins!

It has been reported to both Block House MUD and the Owner’s Association that Block House residents have recently been experiencing nighttime car break-ins. Should you experience a break-in, please report the incident to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Their non-emergency number is 512-864-8282.

Block House MUD also contracts for supplemental patrols by off duty sheriff’s deputies. If you have been burglarized, report the break-in to Block House MUD, www.blockhousemud.com, using Contact Us/General Question, and your address will be provided to the patrolling deputies.

Here for you are some tips to help prevent car break-ins and the potential aftermath of having property stolen:

Keep things out of sight—stored under the seat, in the glovebox, in the trunk, or better yet, removed from the vehicle.

Keep your car secure—lock the doors and make sure all windows are rolled up.

Park in a visible area—near a light or in view of a security camera.

Consider antitheft devices—thieves will avoid breaking into cars they can see they have an alarm; there are also inexpensive products that only make it look like a car has an alarm, which can also help prevent car break-ins.

Mark property inside your vehicle with identification—law enforcement suggests using your driver’s license number or ID number; marked property has a better chance of being returned; keep serial numbers of electronic equipment such as computers, IPODs, GPS, and cellular telephones.